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Denton police car struck by suspected drunk driver

Officials say the police officer is expected to be OK.
Credit: Denton PD
Denton police vehicle struck overnight by a suspect drunken driver

DENTON, Texas — Updated Dec. 8 with the suspect's name.

A Denton police officer suffered minor injuries after a suspected drunk driver crashed into his vehicle overnight. 

Authorities say the crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of W. McKinney Street and North Elm Street. 

Officials confirmed the suspect is 31-year-old Robert Howard, who has been arrested on DWI charges in the past. 

The police officer did not require immediate medical attention and is expected to be OK, officials say.

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